Resident Support Professional - weekends

Mental Wellness Center; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Mental Wellness Center seeks a part-time Resident Support Professional in Santa Barbara to provide personal care and supervision in residential facilities for individuals with serious mental illness. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring client status, and ensuring adherence to care guidelines. Candidates should possess effective communication skills, empathy, and a basic First Aid & CPR certification (or the ability to obtain one). This position values inclusivity and a compassionate approach to care.

Qualifications

• Basic First Aid & CPR certification (or ability to obtain).
• Effective communication skills are crucial.
• Empathy, compassion, and leadership skills required.
• Proficiency in record-keeping software is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and supervision to residents.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Monitor and document client status and well-being.
• Adhere to guidelines in the employee handbook.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Collaborate with team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Empathy

Compassion

Leadership skills

Proficiency in record-keeping software

Education

Basic First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Job Title

Resident Support Professional

Location

Santa Barbara and Goleta, CA

Type

Part-time (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), Non-Exempt

Reports To

Director of Residential Services

About Mental Wellness Center

The Mental Wellness Center is dedicated to enhancing mental health and well-being in our community. We offer youth programs, early intervention, safe and affordable housing, education, and resources for mental health challenges. Our mission, driven by values of hope, inclusivity, collaboration, and connection to care, aims to create a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring that everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.

Summary

The Resident Support Professional provides personal care and supervision in residential facilities for individuals with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and supervision to residents in adult residential facilities, ensuring safety and comfort; follow individual service plans for each client, tailoring care to specific needs and preferences.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and independent living, including medication oversight.
• Monitor and document client status, taking appropriate actions to promote well-being; report any changes in client status to ensure prompt attention and support.
• Accurately document client status changes, including physical changes, medication reactions, psychosocial status changes, and behavioral changes.
• Strictly adhere to guidelines outlined in the employee handbook, including dress code, code of conduct, and scheduling policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support facility and resident needs.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality care.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic First Aid & CPR certification (or ability to obtain).
• Effective communication skills.
• Empathy, compassion, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in record-keeping software.